FLYING THE BELVEDERE

That disparaging view of the RAF’s Bristol Belvedere HC1 transport helicopter was typical of many. In the tough operational environment of Aden, its failings often came to the fore, but the type proved its worth time and again ”Fly in it? I wouldn’t even walk underneath it…” ”Our Belvederes”, says John Perrott, “were always a source of interest to the local tribesmen when we landed away from base. The vast majority of them were friendly towards us.” Following the loss